PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager - As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferays all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins. But we dont just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. This commitment extends beyond our product; Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, were also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!**About You and this Role**If the answer to these questions is yes, then this is your role! Your main purpose will be to serve and help engineers building awesome products that our customers love, inspired by the principles of Lean, Agile and Servant Leadership. **Key Objectives**Within Product Teams, youll be working to- Drive to get things done by leading the efficient delivery of one or several teams for rolling releases- Ensure project scope is defined and teams are committed to deliver value in a timely manner. - Follow up the plan frequently, make sure the right priorities are in place and make adjustments accordingly. - Manage risks and dependencies with transparency and special focus on solving issues. - Contribute to creating an environment which fosters autonomous, self-organizing, empowered and continuously improving teams. - Define, gather and analyze metrics to drive decision-making. Determine when a metric is needed and when its no longer useful. - Help high-performance teams and individuals to grow, challenge them to improve further and help them track progress and clear any roadblock- Actively try to identify waste and areas of improvement within each team. - Release planning and coordination within engineering teams. **Global & Across-teams, your focus will be**:- Act as a facilitator to ensure global processes are adopted by the teams. - Act as connectors and communicators to ensure information is available to everyone. **As a member of the Project Management Department, you will have to**:- Contribute with your knowledge, experience and ideas to the department. - Be proactive! Learn, fail and experiment. **Required Qualifications**- Project Manager experience- Knowledgeable in technology: Computer Science or Engineering degree is a plus or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English- Proven ability to lead and manage large, complex enterprise-level projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands- Expert knowledge and experience in Agile/Lean principles and practices. - Proactivity, joy for learning and facing new challenges- Passion about continuous improvement and problem-solving- Outsanding verbal and written communication skills in English- Availability to work from office 5 days a week**Preferred Qualifications**- Knowledge of content management systems and other portal platforms- Knowledge of project management tools: JIRA, Basecamp or others- Training skills- Communication skills, teamwork, dynamism, empathy, social commitment and sense of humor- Understanding of how Open Source projects work- Outsanding verbal and written communication skills in Spanish**What We Offer**- Salary package w/ competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience- Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy- A positive and collaborative work culture- Check out what employees say about us on Glassdoor- Working at a leading open-source company**Equal Opportunities Employer - Statement